Rome Travel Guide

A salumeria-turned-restaurant near Campo de' Fiori famous for its carbonara and an extensive wine list built around a historic deli counter.

A tiny trattoria in Trastevere serving classic cacio e pepe and oxtail (coda alla vaccinara) to lines of locals and visitors alike.

Gabriele Bonci's takeaway pizza-by-the-slice shop near the Vatican, known for thick, airy pizza al taglio with inventive toppings.

A family-run trattoria steps from the Pantheon that has served traditional Roman dishes like tripe and saltimbocca since 1961.

A Marche-influenced trattoria near Termini known for its flan starters and slow-cooked meats in a warm, family setting.

One of Rome's oldest gelaterias, near the Pantheon, serving classic flavors like zabaione since 1900.

A Testaccio institution for tonnarelli cacio e pepe, tableside-tossed in a hollowed Parmesan wheel.

A former mechanic's garage in Trastevere turned bar with a generous aperitivo buffet and a lively outdoor terrace.

A password-protected speakeasy near Campo de' Fiori credited with launching Rome's craft cocktail scene.

An intimate jazz club near Piazza di Spagna hosting live sets nightly in a red-walled, candlelit room.

The largest ancient amphitheater ever built, where gladiator contests once drew 50,000 spectators; the underground hypogeum is open on special tickets.

Home to the Sistine Chapel ceiling and Raphael's frescoed Rooms, alongside classical sculpture like the Laocoön.

A compact but exceptional collection of Bernini sculptures, including Apollo and Daphne, plus Caravaggio paintings, in a 17th-century villa.

Part of the National Roman Museum, holding the frescoed Villa of Livia rooms and the Discobolus statue.

Zaha Hadid-designed museum of 21st-century art and architecture in the Flaminio district.

A small independent cinema near the Trevi Fountain specializing in classic and restored Italian films.

A summer-long citywide program of open-air cinema, concerts, and events at venues like the Villa Ada and Isola Tiberina.

Rome's white night with museums and shops staying open late across the historic center.

Rome's closest seaside, reachable by train from Piramide station, with a long stretch of beach clubs and public sand.

Volcanic hills southeast of Rome around Castel Gandolfo and Lake Albano, popular for a day trip with lakeside trails.

A long-established multi-sport fitness club near Villa Ada with pools, courts, and full gym facilities.

An open-air Olympic-size pool in EUR built for the 1960 Olympics, popular with locals in summer.

A film-studio-themed amusement park on the outskirts of Rome with rollercoasters based on Italian cinema and TV.